psikoT Posted January 3, 2013 Report Share Posted January 3, 2013 I do it in the same way, but with two guides instead just one... all my necks are 3+3 so I make the truss rod channel before finish the headstock... I would love to have a router table like yours, and nice workshop BTW. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazygtr Posted January 3, 2013 Report Share Posted January 3, 2013 Do you go for full depth in one pass? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
demonx Posted January 3, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2013 Do you go for full depth in one pass? On most routes no, on this route yes. Something like mahogany cuts like butter, this Wenge in the video was putting up a fight as you probably tell. It's pretty hard timber. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
demonx Posted January 5, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2013 Random work bench pic for the day: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maull Posted January 5, 2013 Report Share Posted January 5, 2013 You are very quickly becoming the master of the super strat. Really liking your choices in timbers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westhemann Posted January 5, 2013 Report Share Posted January 5, 2013 I agree.Your guitars were always good,but they have taken that extra step up to excellent lately Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YetzerHarah Posted January 5, 2013 Report Share Posted January 5, 2013 (edited) When do we get to see an explorer?! Edited January 5, 2013 by YetzerHarah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
demonx Posted January 5, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2013 When do we get to see an explorer?! Hahahaha - I'll get around to it one day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
demonx Posted January 8, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2013 @ Tyler You asked about mulitple piece laminations and how I do it, so I snapped these pics today for you. First I get the laminations in place with a couple of quick clamps, then drill two holes far on the outside where they'll be cut off. I dont drill completely through the last piece as it leaves a cup for the dowel to sit in: Using the two holes with a bit of dowel sitting in them I make a big timber kebab: Then clamp the hell out of it: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Natural Posted January 8, 2013 Report Share Posted January 8, 2013 that is one tasty looking kebab Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbinst Posted January 8, 2013 Report Share Posted January 8, 2013 Thanks man! Thats really cool that you took the time to get those pics! I will have to find some veneer and give it a shot. Your color combos are awesome by the way. Im very jealous of your lumber haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
demonx Posted January 9, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2013 After in a recent build, drilling through the top of the guitar by accident in attempt to drill the electronics hole from the cavity to the neck pickup, I devised the idea thinking I was a pure genius only to find out its been done before, of pre routing a channel in the wing before glue up, so that when routed the channel meets with the pickup cavities. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supplebanana Posted January 9, 2013 Report Share Posted January 9, 2013 I had that idea 1st!!!! - I've done it on 2 piece bodies too. Just pre-rout a channel before gluing the 2 halves.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
demonx Posted January 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2013 Multi lam neck with matching fingerboard. Can't do much more to the board as I'm waiting for the customer to supply some special binding he has ordered and insists on. Also with the body, waiting on the customer to come and get the shape "locked in" and organised as he wants his own design. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maull Posted January 11, 2013 Report Share Posted January 11, 2013 I like the idea of a lam fretboard but am curious how it will hold up with expansion contraction rates of the differing timbers. Are you going to put a finish on it (clear) or are you just using oil? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westhemann Posted January 11, 2013 Report Share Posted January 11, 2013 I like the idea of a lam fretboard but am curious how it will hold up with expansion contraction rates of the differing timbers. I should think it will hold up the same as multilam necks.Also,Conklin uses multipiece fretboards on many of their basses/guitars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maull Posted January 11, 2013 Report Share Posted January 11, 2013 Very cool. Never actually seen it done before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
demonx Posted January 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2013 I like the idea of a lam fretboard but am curious how it will hold up with expansion contraction rates of the differing timbers. Are you going to put a finish on it (clear) or are you just using oil? I really dont see it being a problem. As noted above by Wes, Conklin and others have been doing it for years. Besides, if it's not good enough for a neck .... The guitar will be cleared, so theres a chance I might have to clear the board to color match the rest of the guitar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
demonx Posted January 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2013 Tip when drilling holes. If yuou're drilling a steep angle from a pocket you dont want the drill to touch the edge, simple tape a bit of metal across the edge and if the drill bumps it, the project wont get damaged. Some people put a bit of tube over the drill bit for the same effect but I find that hinders my angle at times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
demonx Posted January 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2013 When I do truss rods I put a small bead of silicone under each end of the truss rod before pushing it into the slot. This will ensure that twenty thirty years down the track if the wood has ever moved, expanded or whatever that there will be no truss rod rattle. I also wipe a bead of silicone over both ends, which stops the glue from squeezing down into the threads and hindering the rod. Be aware of how much you squeeze in as if the silicone spreads all over the place it will stop the wood glue from fixing the fingerboard, so you only want the bare minimum and try not to wipe it over the timber surface like I accidentally did a tiny bit in this pic and had to clean up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
demonx Posted January 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2013 Here is me, radiusing the boards ready for fretwork today. One done before lunch, another to do after: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
demonx Posted January 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2013 Frets in this one today also: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redb Posted January 14, 2013 Report Share Posted January 14, 2013 I think i would just oil that pale looking one. its perfect just the way it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
demonx Posted January 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2013 Oil? Blasphemy! It's getting ebony grain filler, a very light coat of trans black candy and a very slight black burst. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottR Posted January 14, 2013 Report Share Posted January 14, 2013 Looking forward to seeing that! SR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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